{"product_id":"untitled-jul23_09-28-51","title":"WW2 Type 95 Naval NCO Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eMid-war Type 95 NCO Naval Sword Variant Pattern 2\/3, ~1938–1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle (tsuka): Aluminum cast over a wooden core\/block, painted (usually brown) to simulate traditional ito wrap + rayskin. This is the standard mid-war Type 95 construction after the earliest brass\/copper phase. \"Wrapped\" appearance comes from the molded\/painted diamond or ito pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFittings: Brass (tsuba, fuchi, etc.) — consistent with initial-to-mid patterns before steel substitutions for wartime savings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnchor mark + \"14018\": Naval inspection\/acceptance stamp + assembly serial. While Type 95 was officially an Army NCO sword, naval versions or hybrids with anchor stamps existed for Navy personnel or joint use. This fits as a naval-issued or inspected example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType 95s evolved rapidly due to material shortages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-war Patterns 2\/3 Aluminum over wood, painted; brass then transitioning to steel fittings; metal scabbard. Most common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for NCOs\/enlisted as a durable, cheap-to-produce sidearm emphasizing utility over ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in large numbers (tens of thousands) by arsenals like Tokyo 1st\/Kokura and Nagoya, plus contractors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaval anchor indicates this sword was accepted for Imperial Japanese Navy use (officers\/NCOs), possibly via shared production or inspection. These saw service across the Pacific theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43299647225933,"sku":null,"price":1525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_801a6131-414e-49a3-86ce-34fa9df14b0b.jpg?v=1784813836","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/untitled-jul23_09-28-51","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}